What does your political party stand for?

[A18]

The GOP, to me, is about individualism.

The Democratic party is comprised of feminists, anti-smoking nazis, socialists, sexual revolutionaries, and environmentalists. The Democratic party is all about social engineering. None of these people feel strongly about all of these issues, but they're willing to get along to get their piece of the pie.

They believe in the masses, always have, always will.

The GOP isn't perfect, but it doesn't attempt to remold and shape society for a sick ideology.

[opebo]

The GOP, to me, is about individualism.

The Democratic party is comprised of feminists, anti-smoking nazis, socialists, sexual revolutionaries, and environmentalists. The Democratic party is all about social engineering. None of these people feel strongly about all of these issues, but they're willing to get along to get their piece of the pie.

The sexual revolution is a direct result of individualism and individual liberty.

[badnarikin04]

My party, to me, stands for refuge from Republicrat betrayal. What sets it apart from the other third parties is that it provides ultimate invidual freedom and includes practical reasons as to why it would work. When i first read the Libertarian platform, I literally almost yelled out loud, "oh my god, this makes SO MUCH SENSE!!!!" It was like a revelation.

[ilikeverin]

I think if I read the Libertarian platform I'd vomit around the middle of the education plank

[Schmitz in 1972]

The Constitution party (which I am closest to) has two parts. The first part is following the Constitution so that government doesn't grow too large and/or powerful. I believe that this is the key point of the Libertarian party. The second part of the Constitution party is the part that the Libertarian party is missing. This second part is a set of moral principles by which society should function. Whereas the Libertarian party is indifferent to most actions that are immoral, the Constitution party frowns on them.

[badnarikin04]

The Constitution party (which I am closest to) has two parts. The first part is following the Constitution so that government doesn't grow too large and/or powerful. I believe that this is the key point of the Libertarian party. The second part of the Constitution party is the part that the Libertarian party is missing. This second part is a set of moral principles by which society should function. Whereas the Libertarian party is indifferent to most actions that are immoral, the Constitution party frowns on them.

Another reason why I'm a Libertarian. Morals are bull$hit.

Utter fecal matter fresh from the intestines of well fed cattle.

Let's arrest people because they're not doing what we think is right! Brilliant!

Morals are bull$hit. Catchphrase of the year.

[badnarikin04]

I think if I read the Libertarian platform I'd vomit around the middle of the education plank

I go to a public school myself. The school system in my town, if not today, was once hailed as one of the best school systems in the Northeast.

But not through my eyes it isin't. Too many rules, tight truancy means that the worst kids in town who could care less about their education flood the halls, and I, myself, don't want to be taught by Republicrats.

[ilikeverin]

I think if I read the Libertarian platform I'd vomit around the middle of the education plank

I go to a public school myself. The school system in my town, if not today, was once hailed as one of the best school systems in the Northeast.

But not through my eyes it isin't. Too many rules, tight truancy means that the worst kids in town who could care less about their education flood the halls, and I, myself, don't want to be taught by Republicrats.

And every public school is just like yours.  Riiiiight

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Who says that'd be different in a private school?  If anything, they're worse.  School uniforms *shudders*

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So... what... they should just be allowed to skip school?  That's saying, "Oh, we could care less about you.  Go on.  Skip school.  I mean, you're stupid, anyway."

That would serve to aggravate the problem even more.

[John Dibble]

The Constitution party (which I am closest to) has two parts. The first part is following the Constitution so that government doesn't grow too large and/or powerful. I believe that this is the key point of the Libertarian party. The second part of the Constitution party is the part that the Libertarian party is missing. This second part is a set of moral principles by which society should function. Whereas the Libertarian party is indifferent to most actions that are immoral, the Constitution party frowns on them.

Laws can't make people moral - only people can do that.

[A18]

Laws can't make people moral. They can make immoral people scared.

[John Dibble]

Laws can't make people moral. They can make immoral people scared.

That's why prostitution, drugs, adultery, sodomy, and other such immoral acts were wiped out years ago, right? Oh, wait...

[A18]

They have their limits, but if Congress couldn't legislate morality, it would be able to legislate the National Bird and not much else.

[Filuwaúrdjan]

My political party's website. After a couple of seconds what we stand for is *very* clear :-)

[badnarikin04]

I think if I read the Libertarian platform I'd vomit around the middle of the education plank

I go to a public school myself. The school system in my town, if not today, was once hailed as one of the best school systems in the Northeast.

But not through my eyes it isin't. Too many rules, tight truancy means that the worst kids in town who could care less about their education flood the halls, and I, myself, don't want to be taught by Republicrats.

And every public school is just like yours.  Riiiiight

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Who says that'd be different in a private school?  If anything, they're worse.  School uniforms *shudders*

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So... what... they should just be allowed to skip school?  That's saying, "Oh, we could care less about you.  Go on.  Skip school.  I mean, you're stupid, anyway."

That would serve to aggravate the problem even more.

I'm just saying, my public school is the reason why i despise state funded teaching. We could do better.

Not all private schools are tied to churches. Plus, factor in all types of private education, such as homeschooling. I know a few people who have been homeschooled the bulk of their lives and they are extremely intelligent people.

You're ignoring the fact that if people don't want to learn, then it hurts the ability of those around them in focusing when they're trying to learn. Plus, it should be a personal choice. And most of the reason why some people don't like school is because they're forced to go.

[Nym90]

To me, the Democrats stand for equality of economic opportunity for all people and a stronger and more vibrant America as a result. Also, for social tolerance.

Republicans stand for big business, and to a lesser extent, the religious right.

[ilikeverin]

I think if I read the Libertarian platform I'd vomit around the middle of the education plank

I go to a public school myself. The school system in my town, if not today, was once hailed as one of the best school systems in the Northeast.

But not through my eyes it isin't. Too many rules, tight truancy means that the worst kids in town who could care less about their education flood the halls, and I, myself, don't want to be taught by Republicrats.

And every public school is just like yours.  Riiiiight

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Who says that'd be different in a private school?  If anything, they're worse.  School uniforms *shudders*

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So... what... they should just be allowed to skip school?  That's saying, "Oh, we could care less about you.  Go on.  Skip school.  I mean, you're stupid, anyway."

That would serve to aggravate the problem even more.

I'm just saying, my public school is the reason why i despise state funded teaching. We could do better.

Not all private schools are tied to churches.

Still, private schools can be more restrictive simply because they're private.  If they want to deny access to... say... people with the second letter of their last name being a consonant, they could.

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Homeschooling may have its merits, but it would also mandate that at least one family member (and that family member would have to be pretty well educated!) would stay home, which could cause economic troubles.

Plus, there's always that socializing that you miss

(*waits for the enivatable reply of 'After school programs'*)

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Not nescessarily.  That's not the case with me.  While they annoy me, they make me want to work harder sometimes because I DO NOT WANT TO BE LIKE THEM!!!!!

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A personal choice?  What?  Heck, half of the time I'd not choose to go to school.

The think is, our long-range planning (i.e. consequences of our actions months/years in advance) parts of our brain completely develop last.  Most kids would choose not to go to school because they would think "Ohhh, sweeeet, no school.  Free at last!" rather than "Hmm, let me think, if I choose not to go to school, chances are I'll get a worse job, so I'll get paid less..."

[badnarikin04]

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Homeschooling may have its merits, but it would also mandate that at least one family member (and that family member would have to be pretty well educated!) would stay home, which could cause economic troubles.

Plus, there's always that socializing that you miss

(*waits for the enivatable reply of 'After school programs'*)

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A personal choice?  What?  Heck, half of the time I'd not choose to go to school.

The think is, our long-range planning (i.e. consequences of our actions months/years in advance) parts of our brain completely develop last.  Most kids would choose not to go to school because they would think "Ohhh, sweeeet, no school.  Free at last!" rather than "Hmm, let me think, if I choose not to go to school, chances are I'll get a worse job, so I'll get paid less..."

There are plenty of private nonprofits that provide activities for kids of all types. Plus it's mostly the good kids that go out and do things outside of school, so those who are homeschooled won't have to put up with the teasing that would come from the same kids who only go to public school because they have to.

And for younger kids, that's where parents come in. I believe that the government has no right to tell kids what to do, but parents do. That's what's especially disturbing about the government. In gay marriage issues they always talk about the sancitity of families, yet here they come trying to raise kids whose parents aren't so great. That's meddling in family business.

[DanielX]

The Constitution party (which I am closest to) has two parts. The first part is following the Constitution so that government doesn't grow too large and/or powerful. I believe that this is the key point of the Libertarian party. The second part of the Constitution party is the part that the Libertarian party is missing. This second part is a set of moral principles by which society should function. Whereas the Libertarian party is indifferent to most actions that are immoral, the Constitution party frowns on them.

Another reason why I'm a Libertarian. Morals are bull$hit.

Utter fecal matter fresh from the intestines of well fed cattle.

Let's arrest people because they're not doing what we think is right! Brilliant!

Morals are bull$hit. Catchphrase of the year.

I disagree. Morals are a good thing, even if the government really shouldn't be involved with them - or at least, should involve itself solely with rational ones. Of course, morals should be rational. Draping statues with curtains isn't rational. Teaching your kids not to steal, lie, or cheat is rational. Banning books is irrational. Forbiding rape is rational.

See the pattern?

[Frodo]

The Democratic Party represents to me the one political party that stands up for all those Americans who eek out a living paycheck-to-paycheck, as well as the more vulnerable elements of society like the elderly, the sick, and the very young. It is also the one major party that is environmentally sensitive, and has taken up the cause of preserving forests and other natural habitats as well as protecting endangered species for future generations to treasure, rather than leaving them to the mercies of profit-driven corporations.

It is most unfortunate that my party is not only portrayed as being weak on national defense, and downright hedonistic and decadent, but that it almost seems to aid and abet its critics and confirm their worst suspicions -the opposition to extending the PATRIOT Act is one such example regarding the seeming unreliability of the Democratic Party to do whatever it takes to defend this nation from any and all threats from abroad; another is the insistence on not only portraying abortion as a 'right' for women to have for any reason and at any time in their pregnancies, but also something to be 'proud' about is downright appalling, and serves to alienate those Americans who would otherwise be attracted to the Democratic Party on economic grounds. 

[A18]

Why do you bump ancient threads? Start a new one.

[afleitch]

Why do you bump ancient threads? Start a new one.

Cuts down on bandwith

[Dr. Cynic]

My party stands for the little guy. The people who live paycheck to paycheck (Like my dad), It stands for civil liberties, the right of people to love, worship, and live as they please as long as you're not a menace to all of the world. I also ask you to read Humphrey's words in my signature. The ultimate example of what the Democratic party stands for, and always will stand for.

[A18]

Why do you bump ancient threads? Start a new one.

Cuts down on bandwith

No it doesn't.

[Jake]

Exclusion, big business, and intolerance apparently.

[opebo]

Exclusion, big business, and intolerance apparently.

It is cool that you know what you like.